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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LD04 UGHMOT history

LD04 UGH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 220,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LD04 UGH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
220,609 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 UGH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 UGH was last recorded at 220,609 miles on 1 May 2026, 6,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,749 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,860 miles
Average per year
9,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,609 miles
  • 2025 – 213,749 miles
  • 2024 – 206,856 miles
  • 2023 – 199,770 miles
  • 2022 – 192,391 miles
  • 2021 – 184,655 miles
  • 2020 – 179,955 miles
  • 2019 – 173,856 miles
  • 2018 – 166,694 miles
  • 2017 – 158,334 miles
  • 2016 – 149,786 miles
  • 2015 – 137,899 miles
  • 2014 – 127,405 miles
  • 2013 – 120,925 miles
  • 2012 – 110,818 miles
  • 2011 – 96,580 miles
  • 2010 – 78,958 miles
  • 2009 – 64,851 miles
  • 2007 – 43,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,609 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,609 miles (+6,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    220,609 miles
    Test number
    375001121103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass213,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    213,749 miles
    Test number
    713623455338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail213,748 miles (+217)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,748 miles
    Test number
    780698689203
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail213,531 miles (+6,675)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,531 miles
    Test number
    855615150507
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass206,856 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    206,856 miles
    Test number
    363615996439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail206,770 miles (+203)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,770 miles
    Test number
    686606076085
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail206,567 miles (+6,797)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,567 miles
    Test number
    294961194766
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass199,770 miles (+7,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    199,770 miles
    Test number
    393741112355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded above petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass192,391 miles (+7,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    192,391 miles
    Test number
    357470404639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass184,655 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    184,655 miles
    Test number
    862983991030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail184,551 miles (+4,596)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,551 miles
    Test number
    361269797891
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass179,955 miles (+6,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    179,955 miles
    Test number
    451706176104
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r static brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySigns of rear diff leak

  13. Pass173,856 miles (+7,162)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,856 miles
    Test number
    991177372004
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass166,694 miles (+8,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    808182436994
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass158,334 miles (+8,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    269348111094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass149,786 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    640652052075
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres nearly on wear bars

  17. Fail149,786 miles (+11,887)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    777199762508
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres nearly on wear bars

  18. Pass137,899 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    505049195084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail137,899 miles (+10,494)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    137608295449
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass127,405 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    485094384081
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on wear bars
    • NoteRear brake pads very low

  21. Fail127,405 miles (+6,480)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    689024784044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on wear bars
    • NoteRear brake pads very low

  22. Pass120,925 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    937964983075
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear radius arm bushes worn

  23. Fail120,925 miles (+10,107)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    268224383060
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear radius arm bushes worn

  24. Pass110,818 miles (+222)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    975755292043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

  25. Fail110,596 miles (+14,016)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    448609882085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

  26. Pass96,580 miles (+17,622)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    537120491068
    • NoteFront flexi brake pipes perished
    • NoteRear pads low

  27. Pass78,958 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    812394570070
    • NoteFront flexi brake pipes perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge and small cuts

  28. Fail78,958 miles (+14,107)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    824922660010
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront flexi brake pipes perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge and small cuts

  29. Pass64,851 miles (+20,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    550733269057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass43,896 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    211043387270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    382661187022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail39,469 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    171920287430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LD04 UGH

Does LD04 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 UGH is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD04 UGH?
The MOT on LD04 UGH is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD04 UGH done?
LD04 UGH was recorded at 220,609 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,477 miles a year.
Has LD04 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 UGH has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD04 UGH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD04 UGH find?
LD04 UGH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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